An explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque located within a high school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in injuries to numerous individuals. According to city police chief Asep Edi Suheri, fifty-four people were hospitalized, with injuries varying from minor to serious, including burns.
The suspect in the incident is a 17-year-old, who is currently undergoing surgery, as reported by deputy house speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are investigating the motive behind the explosion, which took place around 12:15 local time (05:15 GMT) in the Kelapa Gading district of North Jakarta. A bomb disposal team has been dispatched to the site to gather evidence and ensure the absence of additional explosive devices.
Reports indicate that three individuals sustained serious injuries, while 17 others experienced minor injuries. Some of the injured have received treatment and subsequently been discharged. A student has suggested to a government-owned media outlet that a homemade bomb might have been brought into the mosque by a fellow student who faced bullying. Other students described the suspect as a socially isolated individual who exhibited violent drawings in the past.
A police official confirmed finding two objects resembling firearms at the scene, with images suggesting one appeared to be a submachine gun and another a pistol. Notably, inscriptions on the submachine gun included references to Brenton Tarrant, the individual responsible for a mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019. A ministry representative later indicated that the weapons might have been toy guns and advised against labeling the explosion as a terrorist act while investigations are ongoing.
Additionally, a dark green belt intended for carrying gun cartridges was discovered at the site. Indonesia is recognized as having the world’s largest Muslim population.
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